Shay Solomon embodies a multitude of roles -an entrepreneur, a devoted single mother, and a respected figure within her community. The threat of losing her beloved beauty supply store to the bank, propels Shay into a complex juncture between safeguarding her family’s sustenance and participating in the broader struggle against the encroaching tide of gentrification.
As tensions escalate and Shay’s resilience is tested, she retreats into a realm of tranquility that women of color often resort to when confronted with stupid questions.
“can i touch it?” dives deep into the impact of gentrification, the politics of Black hair, and the injustices faced by Black business owners.
